SAAO Vice Chancellor Academic Programs

State of North Carolina • Durham, NC

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About The Position

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980. For more information visit ncssm.edu. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. NCSSM and the Academic Programs Division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support a rigorous academic environment, excellence in teaching, community-engaged service, and research. The Academic Programs Division is the largest Division in the school and the work of the Division is critical in creating NCSSM’s unique living and learning environment which encourages and supports students in “Accepting the Greater Challenge.”

Requirements

• Graduate degree (preferably doctorate) from an accredited institution, preferably in a STEM discipline or education-related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in academic administration, including supervision of faculty, staff and/or other administrative positions and academic programs.
• Demonstrated success in leading academic innovation, curriculum development, instructional improvement, long and short-range planning, and accreditation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a residential or boarding school, or higher education environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic leadership and program oversight.
• Supervision of academic divisional leadership, including all academic departments, admissions, enrollment services, and libraries.
• Faculty and Instructional Staff support.
• Strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.
• Accreditation.
• Resource management and budgeting.
• Promoting collaboration within Academic Programs and across institutional divisions.
• Strategic engagement and institutional relations.
• Representing NCSSM with external partners and within the UNC System.

Benefits

• NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees.
• Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable.
• Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months.
• Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria.
• Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees